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Boeing 747: 5 Factors That Led To The End Of The Jumbo's Production

Few aircraft have reshaped global aviation as profoundly as theBoeing 747. When it first took to the skies in 1969, the 747 redefined what was possible in long-haul air travel. Its unprecedented size, ...
NOLA.com

Boeing considers ending 747 production, Reuters reports

Boeing Co. is considering an end to production of its iconic 747 aircraft, Reuters is reporting. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Boeing Co. is considering an end to production of its iconic 747 aircraft ...

Here’s How Much Bigger The Boeing 747-8 Is Compared To The Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Diving deeper into how these two jets compare in size, and what drove Boeing to develop a larger derivative of the 747 ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Boeing accelerates production of 747, 777 models

NEW YORK • Boeing Co. will speed up production plans for its 777 and 747 models in anticipation of greater demand from commercial airlines. Both are wide-body planes capable of carrying more than 300 ...
The National Interest

The US Air Force Is Buying Two More Boeing 747s to Support Air Force One

Because aerospace giant Boeing no longer manufactures the 747, additional parts will be needed over time to keep the main Air Force One flying. The United States Air Force announced last week that it ...

Is An Airbus A350-1000 Bigger Than A Boeing 747?

The Airbus A350-1000 is the largest Airbus currently in production. It is, of course, the largest variant of the Airbus A350 ...